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Pek
Pek in Ukrainian mythology is the god of hell, war, bloodshed and all kinds of trouble. He represents evil forces, cruelty and misfortune. According to beliefs, Pek was the son of Black God and Mara, who ruled the underworld. Peck was a bloodthirsty, terrifying and insidious spirit capable of wreaking havoc and war. However, despite his cruelty, he was fearful and very afraid of Chur, the good spirit of the house and family.
That is why the old Ukrainian proverb arose: "Fuck you, Pek!", which was used as a protective spell to ward off evil. People believed that Chur, as the guardian of home and borders, could protect them from the evil Pek and his influence. In cases of danger or threat to the family, this spell was pronounced so that Chur would enter into a fight with Pek, protecting the house and family from troubles and misfortunes.
In order to protect yourself from Peck, in addition to saying the spell "Fuck you, Peck!", holy water was also used, which was sprinkled around the house, and candles were kept lit during important holidays, such as Easter or Epiphany. The fire and light of the candle had a special power of protection against evil forces, in particular Peka, and helped to protect the home from its influence.
Images of Chur, as a symbol of the guardian of the family, were also placed in the house - on towels or wooden images to strengthen protection. People also tried not to disturb the peace in the family, to observe certain moral norms, so as not to provoke the anger of this dark deity.
Peck lived in hell or dark dungeons where fire and torment reigned, and his very name became synonymous with hell itself, the place of punishment for sinners. He was associated with war, bloodshed, and other forms of violence, but his power faded before the protection of light spirits like Chur.
Thus, Peck symbolizes the extreme manifestation of evil and danger, but even the darkest forces could be stopped by light spirits and the right protective rituals.
That is why the old Ukrainian proverb arose: "Fuck you, Pek!", which was used as a protective spell to ward off evil. People believed that Chur, as the guardian of home and borders, could protect them from the evil Pek and his influence. In cases of danger or threat to the family, this spell was pronounced so that Chur would enter into a fight with Pek, protecting the house and family from troubles and misfortunes.
In order to protect yourself from Peck, in addition to saying the spell "Fuck you, Peck!", holy water was also used, which was sprinkled around the house, and candles were kept lit during important holidays, such as Easter or Epiphany. The fire and light of the candle had a special power of protection against evil forces, in particular Peka, and helped to protect the home from its influence.
Images of Chur, as a symbol of the guardian of the family, were also placed in the house - on towels or wooden images to strengthen protection. People also tried not to disturb the peace in the family, to observe certain moral norms, so as not to provoke the anger of this dark deity.
Peck lived in hell or dark dungeons where fire and torment reigned, and his very name became synonymous with hell itself, the place of punishment for sinners. He was associated with war, bloodshed, and other forms of violence, but his power faded before the protection of light spirits like Chur.
Thus, Peck symbolizes the extreme manifestation of evil and danger, but even the darkest forces could be stopped by light spirits and the right protective rituals.